From Grandpa Li's description, Ayu and Zhonghua seemed to see the scene of children playing and drawing under the old wall back then. But why would Xiaoyan draw a scene so similar to their travel experience? This remains a mystery.
They continued their search for clues and found some records about the children in the community's old archives. Among them was a photo of Xiaoyan, who had pigtails and a bright smile, strikingly similar to the girl in the chalk drawing. On the back of the photo was written: "Xiaoyan loves to draw and has a colorful world in her heart."
Ayu and Zhonghua realized that Xiaoyan's inner world might have some mysterious connection to their trip. They began trying to find Xiaoyan through various channels. After some twists and turns, they finally found Xiaoyan's contact information.
The moment the call connected, Ayu's heart began to race. "Excuse me, is this Xiaoyan? We found a chalk drawing you made in the cracks of the old wall. It has a strange connection to some of our experiences, and we'd like to talk to you about it."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a gentle voice: "Yes, I drew it. I didn't expect it to still be there after all these years. Actually, when I was little, I often had strange dreams, dreams of desert sunsets, starry skies over sacred lakes, and icy lakes under snow-capped mountains. These images were so vivid that I drew them on the wall. Later, I moved away and gradually forgot about it."
As Ayu and Zhonghua listened to Xiaoyan's story, they were filled with surprise and emotion. It turned out that Xiaoyan's dream so perfectly matched their travel experiences—was it merely a coincidence? They decided to meet with Xiaoyan to further explore the mystery behind it.
A few days later, Ayu, Zhonghua, and Xiaoyan met at a coffee shop. Xiaoyan looked gentle and elegant; time seemed to have not erased the innocence in her eyes. They sat together and began to share their stories.
Xiaoyan recounted those dreams in detail, her descriptions almost identical to Ayu and Zhonghua's travel experiences. She added that these dreams accompanied her throughout her life and had a profound impact on her life. She later studied painting, attempting to express the images from those dreams through her art.
Ayu and Zhonghua also told Xiaoyan about their trip and the shock they felt when they saw the chalk drawings. They both felt that it was not a coincidence, but rather that some mysterious force was driving it.
During their conversation, Ayu suddenly remembered a detail. In the chalk drawing, star trails were reflected in the puddle at the girl's feet, and on the night they watched the star trails at Namtso Lake, Ayu had made a wish: to find a connection beyond reality, to make her life more meaningful. Could there be some mysterious connection between Xiaoyan's dream and her wish?
As the discussion deepened, they gradually realized that perhaps deep within each person lies a channel connecting them to the universe. Xiaoyan perceived unknown scenes through dreams, while Ayu and Zhonghua experienced these scenes firsthand through travel. Chalk drawings served as a medium, connecting their past, present, and future.
They decided to delve deeper into this mysterious phenomenon together. Ayu began researching extensively on dreams, memories, and the connection to time and space, while Zhonghua used his expertise to analyze this peculiar event from the perspectives of physics and psychology. Xiaoyan continued to use her paintbrush to depict the scenes from her dreams and the insights they gained during their interactions.
During their research, they discovered some interesting theories. Some studies suggest that the human subconscious may possess a perception that transcends time and space, and under certain special circumstances, the subconscious can manifest through dreams, artistic creations, and other means. Perhaps Xiaoyan's dreams are her subconscious perceptions of certain mysterious scenes in the universe, while Ayu and Zhonghua's travel experiences are real-world confirmations of these perceptions.
They also discovered that stories about spatial and temporal connections and telepathy exist in different cultures and legends. These stories may not be mere fiction, but rather a vague understanding of the unknown by humankind.
As time went on, their research made some new progress. In a new painting, Xiaoyan combined elements from chalk drawings with photographs from Ayu and Zhonghua's trip, creating a unique work. This piece seems to possess a kind of magic, allowing viewers to feel a sense of temporal and spatial displacement and a resonance of the soul.
Through analysis of various data and phenomena, Ayu and Zhonghua proposed a bold hypothesis: under specific time, space, and psychological states, it is possible for humans to break free from the constraints of reality and establish connections with the past, future, or other unknown realms. Chalk drawings became the starting point for this remarkable connection.
They compiled their research findings into a report and shared it with experts in related fields. The experts showed great interest in their findings and offered guidance and suggestions. With the experts' help, they further refined their theory.
As their research deepened, the relationship between Ayu, Zhonghua, and Xiaoyan grew even stronger. They became not only partners in exploring mysterious phenomena but also confidants. Together, they experienced countless discussions, moments of confusion, and surprises, venturing into this unknown realm.
On a quiet night, Ayu stood alone by the window, gazing at the starry sky. She thought of the chalk drawing, Xiaoyan's dream, and their trip. At that moment, her heart was filled with emotion. She realized that life was full of countless surprises and unknowns, and their experience had merely opened a door to a mysterious world.
She believes that many more mysteries await their exploration in the future. Perhaps, in the not-too-distant future, they will be able to truly unravel the puzzles of spacetime connections and telepathy, allowing humanity to gain a deeper understanding of its relationship with the universe. And that chalk drawing will forever remain the starting point and symbol of their wondrous journey, reminding them never to cease their exploration of the unknown.
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